This is the 7847th most frequent Japanese word.
善寛
"善寛" is a Japanese given name, often interpreted as "virtuous" (善) and "kind" or "generous" (寛).
In this sentence, '善寛' is used as a proper noun referring to an individual known by this name.
善寛はその村で最も尊敬されている人でした。
Zenkan was the most respected person in the village.
Here, '善寛' is referred to as a term or a name used contextually and described historically.
善寛という言葉は日本の歴史上特有の名前です。
The term 'Zenkan' is a particular name in Japanese history.
In this usage, '善寛' is analyzed or interpreted as indicative of virtuous characteristics based on the meaning of the kanji in the name itself.